Black Country Living Museum

Covering 26 acres of former industrial land, Black Country Living Museum is uniquely placed to tell the story of the creation of the world’s first industrial landscape.

Over fifty authentic shops, houses and workshops have been carefully reconstructed to preserve the character of the region when its manufacturers bought worldwide fame to Black Country Towns. Explore the underground mine and experience the authentic sights, sounds, smells and tastes from the past.

Discounts

Museums Association

Additional info

Disabled access vehicle available on site

Since 1976 the museum has operated from an open air site near Dudley. The museum has specialised in relocating characteristic buildings from the Black Country area to this site. The museum's collections now total almost 40,000 items, ranging from the buildings through to large machines and vehicles, tools and domestic items, and an archive of photographs, books and ephemera. In 2003 the Black Country Living Museum acquired the site and collections of the Lock Museum (now Locksmith's House) in Willenhall.

Collection details

Archives, Costume and Textiles, Inland Waterways, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

Historic buildings

Sunbeam vehicles

Newcomen engine

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Event

Halloween Nights

29 — 31 October 2015

Visitors are in for a treat as Black Country Living Museum's eerie gas-lit village comes to life with spellbinding magic shows, ghoulish face painting, fiery street performers and spine-tingling tales from the past by candlelight. Braver visitors can test their nerves and descend on foot into a haunted mine, while little devils and mini ghouls can trick or treat in complete safety along the cobbled streets, collecting sweets as they go from each of the Museum’s houses. Don’t forget to join in the village parade – you could win a prize for best-dressed ghoul!

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

Ticket Prices:

Early bird booking discount on tickets until 30 Sep - book now and save 20%

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Telephone

0121 557 9643

Booking Office

0121 520 8054

Fax

0121 557 4242

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